Until this week when a pair showed up for an unscheduled photo shoot.
I enjoyed a closeup look at their colouring differences.
And even their personal habits,
as the female took several dustbaths.
After several minutes they faded into the grass
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Grey Partridges
There are always Partridges around our farm. Three family groups were sustained by our spilled grain over this past winter. Despite this, I seldom get a chance for a photo. By the time I slow the vehicle, the partridges have fluttered into a shelterbelt or faded into the grass. I see them closer to the house occasionally, but there again the disappearing act wins every time.
Until this week when a pair showed up for an unscheduled photo shoot.I enjoyed a closeup look at their colouring differences.
And even their personal habits,
as the female took several dustbaths. After several minutes they faded into the grass
Until this week when a pair showed up for an unscheduled photo shoot.
I enjoyed a closeup look at their colouring differences.And even their personal habits,
as the female took several dustbaths.
After several minutes they faded into the grass
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The burgundy and tanny orange colour are really striking together. I had no idea they had such beautiful markings.
usually all I see is a blur as they fly away over the tracks.
I agree. Not sure why this pair took pity on me and stuck around. Yes, Lisa, some of their markings were a surprise to me too. They are generally shy about sharing such details.
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